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Participacion Ciudadana: Estatutos Generales
“General Statutes: Citizens’ Participation” is an informational brochure, available in Spanish, believed to be issued in 1997 by the “Citizen Participation” movement in the Dominican Republic. The brochure describes the general ordinances for membership and internal activities of the civic movement organization called “Citizen Participation.” The brochure is comprised of six chapters indicating the goals, membership, structure and general dispositions of the organization, followed by a lay out of the declaration of principles that stand at the organization’s foundation of functioning.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Como Votar en las elecciones presidenciales de Mayo 2000
“How to Vote in the May 2000 Presidential Election” is an informative handbook, available in Spanish, issued in 2000 by Vianela Diaz from the civic education movement organization “Citizen Participation” in lead up to the 2000 Presidential Election in the Dominican Republic. The handbook is meant to help voluntary observers to understand the practices of vote casting. The documents starts off with a description of the history of elections in the Dominican Republic and its importance, an explanation of the 1994 electoral reform and lastly, a description of the voting procedures on the day of the elections.
Publication
Report/Paper
Lithuania: Money and Politics Case Study
Lithuania has rapidly developed both politically and economically since emerging from the Soviet Union in 1991. While the country has built a functioning parliamentary system of government, has become a member of NATO, and is on the verge of joining the European Union, it still faces many problems associated with the many consolidating democracies around the world. As in all democracies, populations need to trust that those they elect will represent their interests. Problems such as corruption, weaknesses in laws concerning the political financing, and unaccounted for political income and expenditures threaten the credibility of the process and hinder the speed at which democracy is consolidated. Additionally, Lithuania lacks the high level of vibrant debate about the issue of political financing among scholars, journalists and civil society bodies required to promote meaningful reform. Recognizing this, Lithuania has developed an independent Central Electoral Committee (CEC) and adopted laws requiring detailed and public disclosure of political finance accounts. Prior to conducting Money and Politics programming in Lithuania, the CEC had made a demonstrable interest in making information public. While scanning summary report of accounts and placing them on the internet, the user could not search, not easily compare and analyze the information. Interested parties were required to make an appointment to view more detailed, paper-based information. Further, while the Tax Authorities are required to audit final political party reports, enforcement is widely considered to be weak. Few, if any, cases of political finance violations have been forwarded and investigated, not to mention prosecuted. By addressing the difficult issues surrounding political finance with the support of IFES in 2002 and 2003, Lithuania is emerging as a model for other consolidating democracy to follow. Significant areas remain to be addressed. While Lithuania has taken concrete steps to reform political finance legislation, open political finance information to public scrutiny and oversight, and encourage debate, further efforts are required to actively enforce laws and regulations and raise the level of debate among the various governmental, legislative, and civil society groups. By addressing these areas, Lithuania has the potential for being an example of best practices while making local expertise and resources to other countries undergoing similar reforms.
December 31, 2002
Publication
Report/Paper
Elections in the Dominican Republic: May 20 Presidential Election
Voters in the Dominican Republic will go to the polls May 20 to elect a president and vice president in the first election held under the constitutional reforms of 2010. Additionally, Sunday's race features new measures to increase participation of persons with disabilities as well as the large number of Dominicans living abroad.
May 18, 2012
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Increasing Awareness and Equal Access in the Dominican Republic
Inherent to IFES’ mission is encouraging countries around the world to include procedures that allow persons with disabilities to participate fully in electoral and political processes.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
A Vote for All: Elections in the Dominican Republic Show Increase in Access
The May 20 presidential election in the Dominican Republic highlighted the increased effort made to include persons with disabilities within the political process. IFES Chief of Party Cristina Francisco talks to us about Election Day.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Defying Expectations in the Dominican Republic
Maria Luisa Charles overcame adversity to reach her professional goals. Learn how an IFES training sharpened her communications progress.
News & Updates
Press Release
IFES, JCE Launch Partnership to Reach Voters with Disabilities
As the Dominican Republic prepares for general elections in May, the country’s electoral commission and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) are launching a partnership to improve access to the electoral process for persons with disabilities.
Election FAQ
Elections in the Dominican Republic: 2020 General Elections
Dominicans will go to the polls on July 5 to vote for the president, vice president, 190 deputies and 32 senators. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions on Elections in the Dominican Republic: 2020 General Elections.
Publication
Electoral Assessment
Pre-Election Assessment of the Automated Voting System in the Dominican Republic
At the request of the Central Electoral Board and with support of USAID, IFES conducted a pre-electoral assessment of the automated voting system to be used in the Dominican Republic’s upcoming municipal elections. The assessment team's summary findings and full assessment report are now available.
February 06, 2020